What happened on Monday December 26, 2016?

Here's what happened on December 26, 2016:

• UN Acknowledges Responsibility for Haiti Cholera Epidemic The United Nations officially admitted that its peacekeepers were responsible for introducing the cholera epidemic in Haiti in 2010, which tragically resulted in 30,000 deaths, marking a significant moment of institutional accountability.
• Maha Vajiralongkorn Becomes King of Thailand Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was officially declared King of Thailand, succeeding his father, the long-reigning King Bhumibol Adulyadej, marking a significant moment in Thai royal history.
• Russian Military Plane Crash in Black Sea A tragic Tupolev Tu-154 military aircraft accident resulted in the complete loss of all 92 passengers and crew. Eleven bodies were recovered from the Black Sea following the catastrophic crash.
• Gambia's Democratic Transition In a landmark election, long-time dictator Yahya Jammeh was defeated by Adama Barrow, ending his 22-year authoritarian rule and signaling a potential democratic transformation in Gambia.
• Turkey's Potential Cooperation with Syria CHP Member of Parliament Ozturk Yilmaz revealed that Turkey has signaled its willingness to potentially work with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, indicating a significant potential shift in regional diplomatic relations.
• Breakthrough in Electrical Conductor Technology Researchers from the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory achieved a groundbreaking development by creating electrical conductivity wires that are merely three atoms wide, potentially revolutionizing nanotechnology and electronics.
• Hollande Declines Second Presidential Term French President Francois Hollande made the unprecedented announcement that he would not seek a second term, becoming the first modern French leader to voluntarily step aside before completing a potential second term.
• China-Sao Tome & Principe Diplomatic Restoration Two weeks after Taiwan's diplomatic ties were broken, China successfully resumed diplomatic relations with Sao Tome & Principe, demonstrating strategic diplomatic maneuvering.
• Death of George S. Irving, Voice Actor American actor George S. Irving, best known for his role in the original production of Oklahoma and as the voice of Heat Miser in the classic holiday special 'The Year Without a Santa Claus', passed away at the age of 94.

Events in 2016

December 26, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 2016

December 26, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 26, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9565 EUR
• 1 USD = 117.105 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8145 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3912 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3512 CAD

December 26, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Anderlecht : 0 - 2
• Club Brugge - Mouscron : 2 - 1
• Lokeren - Waasland-Beveren : 0 - 0
• Oostende - Eupen : 1 - 3
• Waregem - Mechelen : 0 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Aston Villa - Burton : 2 - 1
• Barnsley - Blackburn : 2 - 0
• Brentford - Cardiff : 2 - 2
• Huddersfield - Nott'm Forest : 2 - 1
• Ipswich - Fulham : 0 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Aldershot - Woking : 4 - 0
• Barrow - Gateshead : 0 - 0
• Braintree Town - Dag and Red : 3 - 2
• Bromley - Sutton : 1 - 0
• Dover Athletic - Maidstone : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Dunfermline - Falkirk : 1 - 1

December 26, 2016 was a Monday and it was the 361st day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 2016 can also be written as 12/26/2016 in the US and as 26/12/2016 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 2016 in December 2016 calendar

Famous people died on December 26, 2016:

• Ricky Harris

  American comedian, actor (b. 1962).

• George S. Irving

  Accomplished American actor, singer, and dancer who had a notable career in entertainment spanning several decades.

Famous people who died in 2016

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December 26, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
4. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
5. Ariana Grande Featuring Nicki Minaj - Side To Side

December 26, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
4. J. Cole - Deja Vu
5. Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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December 26, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 2016 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 2016 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 26, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:39 am and setting at 03:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 2016

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Someone born on December 26, 2016 is:

8 years 4 months old,

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